AUTHOR: trista groulx (the dustytiger)
DISCLAIMER: kim, jimmy, bobby, carlos, lieu et al don't belong to me, they belong to NBC, their creator and the actors and actresses who portray them
RATING: R for sexual situations (tho not in this part)
CONTENT: kim/jimmy, kim/bobby r
SUMMARY: set after Joey and Kim get home from the doctor's, Bobby brings Jimmy over to talk to Kim
AUTHORS NOTES: this is just a short little part, to get a few things cleaned up from the fight, and the prelude to some kim bobby goodness in the next part, so if you're not into the whole R rating for sex you can skip part 8, just so you know! hehe... also i'm sorry about the delay, i broke up with someone after a year and i haven't been able to do anything but write angsty poetry, and tho i have the next few parts written they need lotsa proofing that i just didn't feel like doing, i'm soooo sorry, really, hopefully i'll be feeling better in the next couple of weeks... thank you for understand - trista
on with the fic
Joey was in his room playing, while Kim sat on the couch with a cup of coffee, worried. She wanted to go back a few days, and make it so the fight did not happen. Why was everything in her life so complicated? She was so amerced in thought that she jumped, nearly spilling her coffee all over herself when she heard the buzzer. She went over, and buzzed the person up without even checking who was there. Half the time it was a neighbor who had forgotten their keys anyway.
There was a light knock at the door, and she knew immediately that it was Bobby. She went over and let him in. She smiled, and kissed him lightly. They then went to sit on the couch together.
"How was it today?" he asked.
"It was fine, I think it will be good for him," she explained.
"Good, I hate to do this to you, but Jimmy really wants to talk to you."
She sighed. "He knows that-"
"I know too, but I'll be here, and I won't go anywhere I promise."
"I guess it'll be all right."
She really didn't want to talk to Jimmy, she still wasn't sure what she wanted to tell him. Bobby left, and came back a few minutes later with Jimmy following close behind. Joey ran out of his room, and gave his father a huge hug.
"Daddy!" he exclaimed excitedly.
"Hey Champ!" he picked up his son and gave him a huge hug, glad that he seemed to have forgiven him for the other day. He wanted so much to erase those memories from his son's mind.
"Guess what Daddy?" he asked, as Jimmy put him down.
"What?"
"I get to see a special doctor like you!"
"What? Why?"
"Because I wanted to, her name is Kristy and I get to draw pictures!"
"Good for you." He looked at Kim, accusingly. How could she have not told him about that? "Look, I'll play with you in a little bit, okay, I want to talk to your mom for a little bit."
"Oh." He went back into his room, a little dejected.
"Why is he in therapy Kim?"
"I told him that you were seeing a special doctor that you talk to about your problems and he wanted to see one. I thought it was a good idea, he has seen a lot of stuff that's hard to explain to a kid his age."
"I understand that, but do you really think he needs to be in therapy?"
"I really don't know anymore, Jimmy, I figured it was worth trying. At least then he'll have someone else to talk to about everything. He knows that something happened between us after the divorce. I just think that it won't hurt him."
"Why wasn't I involved in the decision?"
She shrugged. "We weren't on speaking terms when it happened. Look I'm sorry, I should have told you about it, asked you what you thought. But what is done is done. From what I saw today he likes going so I'm not going to pull him out because you're not sure about it."
"Fine." He mumbled, annoyed.
"If you want you can go with him to one of the sessions."
"I'd hardly call that quality time with him."
"So you're here about how things are going to change with him now, right?"
He nodded. "Did you even think about that before you ran off to the police?"
"Look, all I cared about was our safety. I don't believe for a moment that you'd do anything to Joey, but until a few days ago I didn't think you'd even try to hurt me like that. So I really don't know what to think about you right now."
"It was an accident Kim, you have to know that. I just got carried away."
"So did I but, I didn't-"
"I'm sorry, and if I could take it back I would. But you threatened to take Joey from me." She sighed. "I needed you to back off. I needed you to know that I was serious. That I am serious about what I said"
"There's better ways then threatening to take my son away from me."
"I wasn't thinking, all right? Unfortunately, even if I withdraw the restraining order the damage will have been done. If I were to withdraw it they'd think I did it because you coerced me, which would be worse on your part. We are going to have another custody hearing, but as far as I'm concerned I want it to stay exactly the way it is. It works for everyone this way."
He shook his head, he was getting frustrated. "But Kimmy, how do we fix, us?"
"There is no us, Jimmy, please see that. I am through running back to you and getting hurt. I'm through putting Joey through having his father here for no good reason. I am through crying for days after we try to reconcile. It's not healthy for me, nor you, and it's even worse for our son. We both have to start thinking more about his feelings in all this. He's not an infant anymore. He is starting to ask questions, it's not fair to get his hopes up about his parents getting back together."
"So what are we now?"
"We are his parents. We are co-workers. Maybe one day we can try and be some kind of friends. But right now, sorry Jimmy, but you are just my son's father, and my past. I cannot allow myself to think of you as anything more."
"All right, if that's how it has to be. But I'll show you I can be the man you need me to be."
"I'll believe it when I see it. Was that all you came for?"
"No, I was hoping that I could have Joey for tonight."
"Why?"
"I bought him tickets to a monster truck show, as an early birthday gift, it's going to be late, so I was hoping he could just stay with me tonight."
"That's fine. Go tell him."
Kim sat down on the couch, and could feel the her stress level rising. She stood up again, to make a fresh pot of coffee. Jimmy went to his son's room to tell him the news. Joey was playing on the floor with his fire truck.
"So you're playing firemen again?" Jimmy asked, sitting next to him.
"Yup, I'm gonna be a fireman like you one day Daddy!" he told him.
Jimmy smiled. "I have a surprise for you, Champ."
"Really, what?"
"Since your birthday is going to be next month, I got you something a little early."
"Mommy said it was okay?"
"Of course, that's why I cam over. You remember how the last time you were at my house we watched the monster trucks on TV?"
"Yeah that was fun!"
"Well tonight you get to see monster trucks for real. Your mom said that it was all right for you to go, and you get to stay at my house tonight!"
"All right!" He scrambled to his feet, and started to pack his overnight bag.
A few minutes later he ran out of the room, and into the living room with the bag. He then dropped it in front of Kim.
"I'm all packed Mommy!" he told her, waiting for her to look through the bag.
"Looks good, but did you remember clean underwear and your toothbrush?" she asked him.
"Oh Mom!"
"Don't oh Mom me, you need a clean pair of underwear for tomorrow. And even though I know that your dad doesn't make you brush your teeth, I'd still like you to bring your toothbrush please."
He grudgingly went to retrieve the forgotten items. Jimmy smiled, glad to have something that seemed normal happen in his life again. Even though it had only been a few days he felt like his life had been turned upside down after what he did that day. He worked different hours, with a different group of guys, and he had to go talk to someone about his feelings. He hated it, even if he understood why they were forcing him to do it. At least Kim was letting him see Joey like always, he started to think that it may all work out after all. She had never restricted him when it came to Joey, and hoped that she wouldn't start if the court told her that she had to.
"So, Mom, is he ready now?" Jimmy asked, with a lopsided grin.
"Yes, go have fun, both of you," she said, giving Joey a hug. She almost gave Jimmy a hug, but backed away as soon as she realized what she had almost done. "Love you Baby."
Jimmy wanted so much to say he loved her too, but knew better. Joey just nodded, and the two of them left the house without saying another word. Kim wondered if she had really done the right thing. Just then she felt two strong arms wrap around her. How did he know that she needed exactly that?
"It'll be fine. You know he's not capable of hurting him," he assured her.
"I know," she whispered.
"Don't even think about it Kim. It will be fine. And we get a night to ourselves."
She smiled. "I need that."
"I thought you would. Now you stay put and I'm going to make you the best home cooked meal you've ever tasted."
She smiled. "How was I lucky enough to have finally found a man who is willing to cook for me?"
He grinned. "Someone decided one day we should work together."
She laughed. "Then you decided one day to save me from myself and my ex." She stood up, wrapped her arms around his neck, and kissed him.
"And I'm very glad I did. Now, no distractions, I am going to make you a good meal if it kills me."
He disappeared into the kitchen. She decided to turn the radio on. Then she tried to read a book. It took all of her willpower to not go check on him in the kitchen, but managed to do it. She tried to relax while she read, but found it hard. She knew, logically that everything would work out fine, but she just couldn't help but worry.
About half an hour later Bobby came out of the kitchen, with a satisfied smile on his face. She had no idea what he had made, but she knew that it smelled amazing. He had already set the table, and had even served the food which was awaiting them. He smiled at her, and took her hand.
"Close your eyes, it's a surprise," he told her, she shut her eyes, and he lead her into the kitchen. "Sit down." He pushed the chair in for her, and took his own seat. "All right open them."
He had even put candles on the table. She grinned, happy to have someone that spoiled her like that.
"Bobby this is-" she was going to say too much, but he interrupted.
"Less then you deserve, but all I can give," he told her.
She smiled. "You're too much."
"I'd like to think just enough. But whatever you'd like."
He had made chicken breast on a bed of Asian noodles, and mixed vegetables. She hadn't even realized she had that stuff in her kitchen, and was pleasantly surprised. It really was one of the better home cooked meals she had had. He even insisted upon doing all the clean up after their meal. She was glad to be the one being waited on for a change.
tbc
end notes: again appologises on the delay, i've just not had much ambition, been dealing with personal, and couldn't proof read this part till today... so please forgive me and give me nice reviews heven knows i could deal with a pick me up!